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Posted: **Sat Mar 31, 2007 8:38 am**

B) I for one am extremely looking forward to this. Sadly the Spitfire won't be finished in time, but for the first time in three years we'll have a pair of Mustangs together, as well as TWO NEW Fokker Dr.Is, another couple of brand-new WW1 replicas, and of course the RAAF bringing their Caribou.

I've been ridiculously fortunate in that not only have I been able to secure a return Interislander trip, but also a Gold Pass and accomodation for the entire weekend! Woo! I feel blessed.

For those of you going, remember the theme is "Aviation and the Movies", so I expect to see you all in some sort of costume.

So, who's going, on what days, and where/when shall we meet up?

Now, to sort out my Wing Cdr Guy Gibson outfit.....

Posted: **Sat Mar 31, 2007 5:25 pm**

Yeh man, I'm there!

Posted: **Sat Mar 31, 2007 9:29 pm**

ok can i find out who will be on the dash 8 direct into omaka? i'll be on it (hopefully in the jumpseat, but with so many aviation buffs on board it might not be likely!) and i was wanting to know who from here will be on it.

Posted: **Sun Apr 01, 2007 9:35 pm**

Ill be there both days as part of the ground theatre. If anybody wants to meet up, my phone number is 0274964623. BTW I saw the new SE5a and the new Bristol F2b in action over the weekend, absolute magic

Posted: **Sun Apr 01, 2007 9:39 pm**

yeh ok im 021475343 too so send me a txt ill be there on satrday

Posted: **Sun Apr 01, 2007 9:42 pm**

Does being there in spirit count? No? b*gger....

Is going to be one grand weekend, thats for sure...

James

Posted: **Sun Apr 01, 2007 10:04 pm**

K5054NZ wrote: Now, to sort out my Wing Cdr Guy Gibson outfit.....

Yeah, the funny thing is that your about the right age for Gibbie at the time of the famous raid. Makes me feel old <_<

Posted: **Mon Apr 02, 2007 9:54 am**

chopper_nut wrote:
K5054NZ wrote: Now, to sort out my Wing Cdr Guy Gibson outfit.....

Yeah, the funny thing is that your about the right age for Gibbie at the time of the famous raid. Makes me feel old

Yeah....unfortunately the local costume hire place only opens Thursday, and Thursday happens to be the day my ferry leaves Wellington. Argh!!! So I'll be hitting the local op shops to suss out a Howard Hughes suit! Woo! "The way of the future..."

Chopper_nut, will we see both the real and replica Brisfits at the show, or just the authentic example? Mmm....two Brisfits :wub:

My numbers are 021994111 and 0273934892, I'll be in touch with y'all over the next few days, first texts are on their way. B) Like I say, I was fortunate enough to get a Gold Pass so I'll be there all weekend. Probably going to get in as early as poss both days. In the words of Steven Tyler, I don't want to miss a thing! :clap:

Posted: **Wed Apr 04, 2007 5:06 pm**

I've decided pretty much at the last minute to drive up for the show. I may go Saturday and Sunday if the weather is ok.

Posted: **Wed Apr 04, 2007 6:08 pm**

According to the website Sat and Sun will be virtually the same. I'm going Friday and Sat.

Posted: **Wed Apr 04, 2007 7:01 pm**

toprob wrote: I've decided pretty much at the last minute to drive up for the show. I may go Saturday and Sunday if the weather is ok.

Robin - give me a call when you are in Blenheim. Ph 5729729. It would be good to catch up.

I have a few hangar pics from Woodbourne which may be useful for the scenery and I can also get us onto base over the weekend.

Cheers

Deane

Posted: **Wed Apr 04, 2007 7:57 pm**

I'll be on the Dash 8 into Omaka on Saturday, along with my brother, my father and a friend.

I'm on 021 403 2376 if anyone wants to catch up.

Looking forward to it. Lets hope the weather is kind to us - its miserable in Wellington at the moment

Deane, do you know what the access will be like to Woodbourne on Saturday - if in fact there is any access. I'm guessing there will be a whole lot of Cessnas parked there that need an AI repaint of them done

and the chance, however slim, of looking through a gap in a hangar door for a sight of some RNZAF airframes would be worth the trek... just wondering... would love to see something of the Devons, Strikemaster(s?) or any of the other instructional airframes. (I'm betting that Aunty Helen will be making sure that the Skyhawks will be well hidden though

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Posted: **Wed Apr 04, 2007 8:41 pm**

have fun guys!

Posted: **Wed Apr 04, 2007 10:07 pm**

Jenks wrote: I'll be on the Dash 8 into Omaka on Saturday, along with my brother, my father and a friend.

I'm on 021 403 2376 if anyone wants to catch up.

Looking forward to it. Lets hope the weather is kind to us - its miserable in Wellington at the moment

Deane, do you know what the access will be like to Woodbourne on Saturday - if in fact there is any access. I'm guessing there will be a whole lot of Cessnas parked there that need an AI repaint of them done and the chance, however slim, of looking through a gap in a hangar door for a sight of some RNZAF airframes would be worth the trek... just wondering... would love to see something of the Devons, Strikemaster(s?) or any of the other instructional airframes. (I'm betting that Aunty Helen will be making sure that the Skyhawks will be well hidden though )

There is no public access to Woodbourne Air Base.
Yes there will be lots of civvy lighties parked up there, but normally they are parked away from base and people directed.

Deane

Posted: **Thu Apr 05, 2007 1:11 am**

Actually that is something that really surprised me about Woodburn.

Here we have one of the countries most important air bases, used for training pilots during WWII yet nothing there to actually commemorate its contribution to NZ aviation history.

Heck, I had to make do with a visit to the cafe in a plane cafe down the road...you know the one, that took the UFO footage in the 70's!

Regards

Mailman

Posted: **Thu Apr 05, 2007 7:35 am**

Jenks, txt inbound!

Okay guys, I'm off on my bus to Wellington to get me ferry, so feel free to get in touch via either of my numbers: 021 994 111 and 027 393 4892.

Hopefully we'll be able to sort out some sort of meeting-up point. Those who have been txtn me, please keep me posted of any updates!

TWO DAYS! WOO!

Posted: **Thu Apr 05, 2007 2:12 pm**

Just for your info - the weather here has been patchy over the last few days. It is starting to get quite cool and strong posibility of showers over the weekend. Dress for temps 15-20 deg and bring a coat or parka. Heres hoping good ole Marlb pulls one out of the bag weather wise.

Deane

Posted: **Thu Apr 05, 2007 3:27 pm**

Anyone got a group meeting place/time suggestion yet?

Posted: **Thu Apr 05, 2007 3:30 pm**

Thanks Deane - I thought that would be the case. But you never know if you don't ask

Thanks for the weather update too.

Steve

Posted: **Thu Apr 05, 2007 3:38 pm**

deaneb wrote: Robin - give me a call when you are in Blenheim. Ph 5729729. It would be good to catch up.

I have a few hangar pics from Woodbourne which may be useful for the scenery and I can also get us onto base over the weekend.

Cheers

Deane

I've sent you an email, Deane, let me know if it doesn't get to you. I'll certainly give you a call.

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